Stories tagged with "public discourse"

What can individuals do to stop the degeneration of public discourse? by indystar

Miss Manners would not approve of the public discourse on display this summer. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., shouted “You lie!” while President Barack Obama gave a... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Voices

Other health-care options by indystar

Now that everyone in politics has concluded that the “public option” is about to be very publicly dropped from health overhaul legislation, perhaps it is time that... – Sep 15, 2009 at 5:22 PM in Commentary

In DePauw debate, Rove, Dean agree on need for civility by Diana Penner

Pair disagree on most other issues at DePauw appearance GREENCASTLE, Ind. — National political heavyweights Karl Rove and Howard Dean, both known for intense party... – Sep 12, 2009 at 12:07 AM in Communities

In DePauw debate, Rove, Dean agree on need for civility by Diana Penner

GREENCASTLE, Ind. — National political heavyweights Karl Rove and Howard Dean, both known for intense party allegiance, squared off before a capacity audience Friday with... – Sep 11, 2009 at 10:17 PM in News

Religion in public square: God's not the problem by indystar

I take issue with Kathleen Parker's Nov. 20 column.She states that God is the problem with the Republican Party. I would say that when God becomes a problem, we Americans really... – Nov 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Opinion

We're in trouble when opinions are offered as facts by indystar

I read with great interest the First Thoughts blog post "Reckless political speech'' and Jim Lang's caution about the demise of public discourse. We have become all too tolerant... – Oct 21, 2008 at 2:04 AM in Opinion